Ellena
e-lle-na
US Popularity:6652
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Shining light, the bright one
Ellena is a girl’s name of Greek origin. This name is a derivative of the traditional Greek name Helen and translates to “shining light” or “the bright one.” With its heroic lilt, Ellena inspires visions of ancient Greek gods and warriors, giving you bedtime story fodder for years and years to come. This bright name has additional roots in Italian. It also offers an edgy alternative to its single-l sister, Elena, and easily lends itself to the chic nicknames Elle, Ellie, and Lena. Eljena, the Swedish version of Helena, may be one of the names that has led you to this lovely iteration.
How Popular Is The Name Ellena?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ellena is currently #3845 on The Bump
Girl:Ellena is currently #2574 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ellena is currently #6652 in U.S. births
Girl:Ellena is currently #3792 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#3792
in 2025
- 971
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Ellena (1), March 2021
Name Doctor, Helen
Behind the Name Ellena (2), September 2018
Behind the Name, Eljena, September 2018
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